Niwas - Sarai, Singrauli

Niwas is a village situated in the Sarai tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 110 km from Deosar and around 110 km from Singrauli. Niwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niwas is 503776. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.93 hectares and falls under the 486889 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Niwas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhauhani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Niwas

According to the 2011 Census, Niwas village had a total population of 2,916 people, including 1,509 males and 1,407 females, living in 736 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.30%, with male literacy at 75.30% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Niwas

Niwas is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Niwas

Niwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Niwas is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Niwas is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niwas

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Niwas village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Niwas

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Niwas village are given below:

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